At a Glance
Median Income
$157,938
$98,120 per capita
Home Value
$1,453,900
Zillow: $1,688,461
Median Rent
$3,070/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
160/100K
1,324/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.3%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.8%
7.7% smoking rate
How Calabasas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Calabasas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Calabasas a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Calabasas residents earn a median household income of $157,938 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $98,120. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Calabasas is $1,453,900 , 416% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,688,461. Median rent is $3,070/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Calabasas reports 160 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,324/100K.
Education
71.3% of adults in Calabasas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(112% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Calabasas has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population22,869
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density1,668/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born28.0%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$157,938
Per Capita$98,120
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
F
Home Value$1,453,900
Rent$3,070
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$1,688,461
Housing Units9,238
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent160/100K
Property1,324/100K
Health
Obesity21.8%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain22.4 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation1,439 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.3%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+32.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Calabasas was founded in 1991.
The median home in Calabasas was built in 1983.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
28.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.